Global Manager, Operations Finance

Huber•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Global Manager, Operations Finance drives operational performance, cost optimization, and financial decision support across HAM manufacturing operations. The role serves as the primary finance business partner to Operations leadership and works closely with plant controllers to provide visibility into performance, productivity initiatives, and cost management opportunities. It leads financial reviews with site and HAM leadership, develops actionable insights from plant performance data, and supports S&OP, capital planning, and fixed asset management. The role translates operational and financial data into recommendations that improve profitability, drive productivity, and support strategic manufacturing objectives. The position provides enterprise leadership and ownership for the HAM operations finance agenda, establishing consistent priorities, standards, and governance across manufacturing sites and driving accountability for results. It also supports Finance talent development and capability building across the manufacturing network. Travel to manufacturing sites may be required as needed.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive experience in operations finance, manufacturing finance, plant controlling, cost accounting, FP&A, or similar analytical environments.
Demonstrated success supporting manufacturing operations, cost management initiatives, and operational performance improvement programs.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, inventory accounting, capital investments, and operational finance concepts.
Experience partnering directly with plant leadership, operations teams, and manufacturing stakeholders.
Ability to identify cost-out opportunities and support productivity improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis.
Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, management reporting, and operational performance metrics.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate complex operational and financial data into actionable business insights and executive-level recommendations.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with Power BI, Oracle Analytics, ERP systems, and manufacturing reporting tools.
CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant professional designation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to HAM Operations leadership and engage directly with plant controllers across the manufacturing network.
Lead regular financial performance reviews with site leadership and HAM management, identifying operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
Develop understanding of site cost structures and manufacturing economics to identify productivity improvements and cost-out opportunities.
Analyze labor, overhead, material, and manufacturing costs to support operational decisions and profitability initiatives.
Define, monitor, and improve plant performance KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
Partner with plant leadership to evaluate performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support and influence the S&OP process through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and assessment of operational impacts.
Oversee fixed-asset financial matters, including capital investment analysis, asset utilization, depreciation trends, and return-on-investment assessments.
Support capital expenditure planning, project justification, and post-implementation reviews.
Identify and communicate drivers of operational performance, manufacturing costs, and productivity trends.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Plant Accounting, and FP&A to align operational and financial objectives.
Partner with Central Controlling and Accounting leaders to develop Finance talent and strengthen capabilities across HAM manufacturing sites.
Establish consistent priorities, standards, and governance for the HAM operations finance agenda and drive accountability across manufacturing sites.
Coach and develop plant controllers and Finance partners, including through capability building and succession planning.
Develop and maintain reporting and analytics tools to improve decision-making, forecasting accuracy, and operational performance visibility.
Improve operational finance processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical rigor across the manufacturing organization.